Build a Healthier Future: Master of Science in Nutrition

Build the skills to improve lives through nutrition science, public health, research, and food systems.

  • Study at a world-class university on campus or online
  • Get hands-on experience with research, internships, and experiential learning
  • Build your network with expert faculty and a community of future changemakers
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Discover the Friedman School

PROGRAM LENGTH

1-3 years depending on pace and modality

 

SPECIALIZATIONS

13 available options for on campus

5 available options for online

Or create your own

 

LEARNING FORMAT

On campus or online

 

APPLY BY

On Campus: October 15 (Spring), January 15 (Fall)

Online: December 1 (Spring), April 1 (Summer), July 15 (Fall)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis after these priority deadlines.

 

Scholarships are available.

 

GRE is not required.

Ready to lead the future of health and nutrition? Get started here.

The power to improve lives starts here

Choose the right degree program for your life

Join a close-knit community on campus, or design your degree to fit your life with our online program. Either way, you’ll have access to all the resources of a globally respected university.

Meet lifelong faculty mentors

No matter what you envision for your future, our faculty of world-renowned researchers, scientists, and committed educators are ready to guide you.

Tailor your degree to your interests and goals

Our program is interdisciplinary, with so many specializations to choose from. Study nutrition science, chronic disease prevention, food policy, sustainability, and more.

Build practical skills through hands-on learning

Immerse yourself in the world of nutrition through internships, research, and work. These connections and experiences will carry you into your career.

Get personalized career support

The Ellie Block and Family Career Services Center works exclusively with Friedman School students and alumni, offering dedicated support from salary negotiations to career growth. 

See nutrition in action through our alumni network

You can make big moves from here. Connect with our 2,500+ alumni working in a variety of fields and transforming food, nutrition, and health worldwide.

Think bigger about nutrition

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Senior Public Health Researcher, FHI 360; Adjunct Instructor, Friedman School at Tufts

Daniel Hatfield, MS in Nutrition, PhD

“There were organizations that only wanted to hire people from the program because students at no other institution had the same mix of communication experience and high-quality nutrition and statistical training.”

By The Numbers

94%

Recent graduates who are working or continuing their education

90%

Received a job offer within 6 months of graduation

2,500+

Alumni transforming nutrition

Choose the right program for you

Whether you choose to study online or on-campus, you’ll be connecting with people just like you: Changemakers who want to harness the power of nutrition to make a big impact in our world.

On Campus

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Join a collaborative learning community in the heart of Boston, where you'll build meaningful connections with classmates, faculty, and researchers. From the classroom to the lab and throughout one of the country's most vibrant academic and healthcare hubs, you'll find opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow.

  • Take advantage of cross-registration opportunities at many prestigious Boston-area colleges and universities.

  • Study in Tufts' dynamic Chinatown campus neighborhood, with easy access to Boston's cultural, dining, and professional opportunities.

  • Connect with a diverse community of students, researchers, and industry leaders across the Boston region.

 

Online

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If you choose to study online, you’ll have access to all the benefits of a Tufts education from home. With this flexible program, you can make an even bigger impact with your career, grow your professional network, and learn new skills without disrupting your busy life.

  • Fulfill your experiential learning requirement by keeping your current job in the field, or take advantage of online internship opportunities.

  • Make connections with faculty and other students through online-only classes, or join on-campus classes virtually.

  • Focus your degree with the online-only specialization in Nutrition Science and Policy.

 

Nutrition moves the world forward

Our alumni work as dieticians and doctors, public health professionals and food sector executives, educators and researchers. Explore some possible career paths below.

Diets, Disease & Healthcare

Work directly with patients and clients in hospitals, clinics, specialty care, rehabilitation, pediatrics, and private practice settings.

 

Job titles include: 
Biostatistician
Clinical Dietitian
Diabetes Educator
Director of Field Education and Practice
Wellness Program Manager

 

 

Research, Innovation & Industry

Advance nutrition science through research, teaching, academia, publishing, and evidence-based practice.

 

Job titles include: 
Director of Community Engagement
Food Industry Executive
Food Policy Analyst
Global Health Program Manager
Nutrition Consultant
Public Health Nutritionist

 

 

Public Health, Communication & Policy

Lead nutrition programs, influence policy, consult with organizations, and drive change across communities, nonprofits, government, and industry.

 

Job titles include: 
Food Industry Executive
Food Policy Analyst
Food Systems Consultant
Global Health Program Manager
Nutrition Consultant
Public Health Nutritionist

 

 

Study the science of healthier futures

Customize your degree to align with your interests and career goals. Select up to two specializations from fourteen options, or design your own.

 

Filter by Area of Interest

Food Systems, Sustainability, and Innovation

Study how food systems, agriculture, business, climate, and policy influence nutrition and shape healthier, more sustainable futures.

Specializations include:

  • Agriculture, Food, and Environment (On Campus)

  • Climate, Sustainability, and Food (Online & On Campus)

  • Food Systems Modeling (On Campus)

  • Food Business and Entrepreneurship (On Campus)

  • Food Policy, Programs, and Economics (On Campus)

  • Nutrition Science and Policy (Online)

Community & Global Impact

Study how nutrition programs, communication, behavior change, and humanitarian efforts improve health outcomes and advance nutrition equity worldwide.

Specializations include:

  • Nutrition Equity (On Campus)

  • Community Interventions and Behavior Change (On Campus)

  • Humanitarian Assistance (Online & On Campus)

  • Nutrition Communication (On Campus)

Nutrition Science, Health & Data

Study the biological, epidemiological, and data-driven foundations of nutrition to improve health, prevent disease, and advance research.

Specializations include:

  • Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition (On Campus)

  • Nutrition, Diet, and Disease Across the Life Cycle (On Campus)

  • Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health Nutrition (On Campus)

  • Data Analytics and AI in Nutrition (Online & On Campus)

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